Guest Services

On Property

Everything you need to elevate your stay, right at your fingertips. From daily essentials to exclusive amenities, our on-property services ensure you spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying Timber Bay.

Wood-Fire Sauna


Built on the historic site of our pump house, the quintessential northwoods sauna experience is finally here. Book a one-hour session for up to 9 of your closest friends. We’ll get the fire going, set up the space, and get you oriented. You just let the wood-fired heat do the rest.

Liquor Store


Forget to stock up in town? We carry a curated selection of beer, wine, and spirits right here at the lodge. Whether you need a cold six-pack for the boat or a bottle of wine for an evening by the fire, we have you covered.

Full Meal Kits


Skip the grocery store and the heavy meal prep. Our full meal kits provide everything you need to cook a hearty, delicious lunch or dinner without the hassle. Pre-portioned, fresh, and ready for your stove or campfire.

Lake Service Runs


Every Wednesday and Sunday we deliver fresh ice, live bait, firewood, marine fuel, and other daily essentials directly to your vessel, while also handling complete trash removal. Need something outside of our standard schedule? We can deploy an ad hoc service run for a flat one-time fee to ensure your time on the water remains completely uninterrupted.

Grab-n-Go Bites


The Trading Post and Boat House are stocked with all your daily necessities. Grab ice, sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, firewood, live bait, and basic toiletries so you can stay fully supplied without interrupting your vacation rhythm.

Marina Offerings


As the only full service marina on Birch Lake, we keep your adventures on the water moving smoothly. Easily access premium marine fuel, dedicated boat slips, launch access, and docking assistance to ensure your vessel is always powered, secured, and ready to go.

Around Property

Fishing Guide

Get setup with a guide who matches your goals and knows the lake like nobody’s business. We have a range of expert guides ready to help you get the most of your day(s) fishing.

  • Half-day, Full-day, Multi-day options

  • Birch Lake focused with options for nearby lakes

  • Educational, Collaborative, and Concierge styles

  • Full kitting with equipment, supplies as need

  • Package integration with meals available

Adventure Guide

Plan your adventure or bring an experienced guide to help lead the way. No matter the challenge you’re looking for, new discoveries await!

  • Half-day, Full-day, Multi-day options

  • Meal integrations and other service additions available

  • Storage and tuning support (with service partners)

  • Overnight camp or lodging planning/support

Houseboat Guide

If you’ve never captained a houseboat, it can feel like a lot. And, while the whole experience is safe and generally easy to get started, sometimes a little extra help can take the edge off.

  • Half-day or full-day up-skilling and touring
    - Tie ups, basic maneuvers
    - Hazard avoidance
    - Equipment operations and basic fixes

  • Campsite identification

  • Route planning, navigational tips

Aerial Tour Guide

Check out the lake, the boundary waters, and any other scenic opportunities from above. Our experience float plane partner brings decades of experience and passion for the area.

  • Half-day and full-day excursions

  • Custom route planning

  • Wildlife sightseeing

  • Points of interest and educational guidance

  • Meal integrations and other transportation integrations available

Leave the Logistics to Us

Timber Bay is located only 3.5 hours northeast of the Twin Cities and just 1.5 hours northwest of Duluth. If you need it, we’re here to make that last leg of your trip a breeze.

To/From Property

Pickup/Dropoff

Send equipment separately for pickup or get you and your party loaded up in a roomy 4 or 6 passenger SUV for the last leg of your trip from one of our nearby airports.

  • Duluth One Way or Round Trip

  • Hibbing One Way or Round Trip

  • Minneapolis/St. Paul One Way or Round Trip

Airbase Fly In/Out

We’ve added docking facilities and registered our location once again for fly-in/fly-out access with our own pilot partners and for any guests with proper licensing.

  • Trip planning for water-to-water trips

  • Mixed landing (water-to-runway) options

  • Multi-leg excursions or trip extensions

Group Outfitting

Leave the equipment and planning to us. Custom packages are available for all group types. Need a full outfitting for summer adventures (ATVs, fishing equipment, and the like)? We’re partnered with the experts you need.

  • Full fishing contingents, equipment and supplies

  • Camping and lake excursion outfitting

  • Adventure outfitting for fat-tire biking

  • Winter options / equipment for skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and more.

Pre-Stocking

Need some shopping done and want your place tricked out upon arrival? Just give us some direction and we’ll ensure you have everything you and your party needs.

  • Meal and beverage planning

  • Private chef meal prep and full dinner service

  • Re-stock service runs for cabins or houseboats